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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

Elementum

However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management. A Source of Inspiration In the constant chaos that is supply chains these days, it’s often difficult to find good news. If you’re like me, then some good news – supply chain or not – is always welcome.

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The Circular Supply Chain Explained + 13 Realistic Strategies

Unleashed

With material costs rising and the drive towards sustainable practices in full swing, the circular supply chain has become an attractive way for manufacturers and sellers to manage their supply chains in a more environmentally friendly way – and save costs in the long term. What is a circular supply chain?

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Project cargo complexities simplified

20Cube Logistics

Well, some cargos’ are special and require an eye for detail and prior planning to implement the whole operation. It’s a special and complex freight and need to have proper planning as it may require multi-mode, changing infrastructure, special handling equipment and other precautionary measures. Planning in advance.

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Ability to Adapt

BlueYonder

I couldn’t believe my luck, but he was that kind of manager, removing obstacles so that I could focus on selling more software and achieve my targets. SCN: What kind of support system do you have now? SM: My husband and I sponsor two children in Uganda through the Seeds for Development charity. SCN: That’s a great boss.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. A third notable take-over is that of Barloworld by US software supplier Llamasoft in September 2015.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Such huge pressure on sales is also dragging the supply chain department(s) towards an ever-higher service level. Mindmap Supply Chain Execution 24/7. Technological advancements such as RFID, GPS and 3D printing are opening up new opportunities. Please fill in the following fields to activate the download button.

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10 questions about supply chain optimisation

Supply Chain Movement

It is becoming ever-more difficult for supply chain professionals to make the right decisions. Supply Chain Media, software vendor Aimms and consultancy firm Districon have put together this checklist for supply chain optimisation. >>Please Checklist supply chain optimisation.